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LIMITEUR FREINAGE [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
CONT

Brake limiter. This is a device fitted to the rear brake systems of some vehicles not equipped with ABS [antilock braking system] ... Its purpose is to prevent the rear wheels locking up at speed under heavy braking. ... The brake limiter sacrifices a small amount of braking efficiency in favour of greater directional stability and control.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
DEF

Dispositif qui limite la pression dans le circuit de freinage des roues arrière à une certaine valeur pour éviter l'excès de freinage et donc le blocage des roues arrière à vide ou à faible charge.

Spanish

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